Concert Review: Pop Go the Wiggles Live Tour

The Wiggles, a popular children's band from Australia, are currently touring North America. This article offers a first-person review of the Wiggles concert from their Portland, Oregon show on March 22, 2008.

What You Need to Know About the Concert
Recommended Age Range: 2-6 years old
Ticketing: Anyone over the age of 12 months requires a ticket
Price: Varies by venue and location; check the Wiggles website for ticket reservations

Items to Bring: Make a poster displaying your child's name and the Wiggles will try to read every one during the concert. Make your child's name as large and readable as you can! Bring a rose to give to Dorothy and a bone to give to Wags the Dog. Note that the dancers will only collect these items from children seating closer in to the stage.

Souvenirs Available: yes - t-shirts, toys, backpacks, programs, etc.

Wiggles Concert Review
The Pop Go the Wiggles Live Concert is a great show for young children. The concert lasts approximately 60 minutes and features all the Wiggles and all the Wiggly dancers and characters.

Try to get to the concert venue at least 30 minutes early, if possible, so you can purchase your souvenirs before the show. The Wiggles light-up toy is a popular and is used during the sky "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." However, these toys cost about $15 each so be prepared to spend some money if you have multiple children. You can also buy individual character toys for around $10 as well as Dorothy tails and hats.

This concert featured songs from the Wiggles latest CD entitled "Pop Go the Wiggles! Nursery Rhymes and Great Songs" as well as some classic favorites like "Fruit Salad" and "Hot Potato!" We watched the Wiggles perform "Fruit Salad" in both English and Spanish. Watch for the fruit basketball game!

The stage is beautifully set with a colorful castle and a blue sky painted background. The background changes as different light effects are projected onto it throughout the concert. Remember to pay close attention to the rope that is hanging from one of the castle's turrets because a favorite character will make an appearance using that rope!